Regenerative Agriculture
Behind the Scenes With the Team That Guides Our Industry-Leading Product Standards
When something seems obvious to you, you don’t always stop to think: Does everyone else know about this, too? While we’ve shared a bit about our ingredient standards before, we realized our members might not know about all of the people and the countless hours that go into maintaining our quality standards, the highest in ...
Our Regeneratively Grown EVOO Combines Tradition With Sustainability
Whether you’re an aspiring home cook or a full-fledged culinary expert, there’s one essential ingredient that counters and pantries across the globe have in common: olive oil, aka liquid gold. Our Regeneratively Grown Organic Olive Oil starts like all other olive oils do: with olives, those tiny yet mighty stone fruits that are often mistaken for ...
How to Spot Greenwashing (And How We Avoid It at Thrive Market)
Have you heard the term “greenwashing” before? It refers to products or companies that use marketing to appear like they’re good for the planet through the use of vague or misleading labels and identifiers or unregulated claims. While these products may seem like better options for your health and for the environment, they often don’t ...
ALOHA’s Thrive Market Exclusive Pa’akai Bar Supports Local Farms & Sustainability in Hawaii
The Hawaiian word Paʻakai can be split into two different root words: paʻa, which means “solidified”, and kai, which means “ocean water”. In the Hawaiian language, Paʻakai translates to “sea salt” — the solidified form of water from the sea. The second flavor in ALOHA’s special edition line carried at Thrive Market, the ALOHA Pa’akai ...
What is Biodiversity?
Some say that variety is the spice of life, but to environmental scientists, variety is the foundation of life. Biodiversity is a concept that refers to the wide, expansive variety of species that coexist within a specific area on Earth. Without biodiversity, we wouldn’t have drinkable water, food sources, clean air, or a whole bunch ...
Talking Biodynamic Farming (and Perfect Pork Chops) with Molly Chester of Apricot Lane Farms
Molly Chester is a farmer—a real-deal farmer, with 234 acres and the pigs to prove it—but like many people, she started out with just a tiny apartment and a tomato plant. Chester is a traditional foods chef and the co-founder of Apricot Lane Farms, the center of the 2018 documentary “The Biggest Little Farm“. In ...
How ALOHA’s New Kona Bar Supports Agriculture and Education in Hawaii
If you wanted to capture the flavors of Hawaii in a snack, you’d probably want to start with some of the island’s signature ingredients, like coconut, Kona coffee, and macadamia nuts.
KIND Almond Acres Initiative: A Kinder Way to Grow the Brand’s #1 Ingredient
This guest post was authored by KIND, one of our best-selling brands. KIND makes healthy snacks and bars with almonds, granola, and other nutrient-dense, wholesome ingredients. Announcing The KIND Almond Acres Initiative Almonds are our number one ingredient. We use millions of pounds of them each year, which is exactly why we’re focusing on understanding ...
Dr. Bronner’s Launches Regenerative Organic Certified™ to Help Fight Climate Change
In 1948, Emmanuel Bronner founded the now-iconic castile soap brand Dr. Bronner’s. Decades, later in 2003, Dr. Bronner’s became the largest personal care company to be certified USDA organic, during a time when greenwashing was rampant and true organic practices were largely misunderstood. “Emanuel Bronner was ahead of his time, making biodegradable soaps with simple, ...
Ancient Grains, Grown the Ancient Way
Quinoa, cacao, chia seeds, functional mushrooms…these popular health foods have deep roots in indigenous communities. But increasing demand and the resulting pressure to produce large volumes can lead to unsustainable agricultural practices that have negative impacts on both farmers and the environment.
How a Family-Run Farm Nurtures its Animals and its Community
When David Pitman says he intends to “brainwash his kids” into poultry farming, he’s joking…kind of.
Thrive Market 2021 Impact Report at a Glance: Our Biggest Wins for People & Planet
Every year, we’re dedicated to furthering our mission of providing healthy and affordable groceries to all — and we’re aware of the ways our environmental and social impact is inextricably linked to that cause. It’s all connected, and we’re firmly committed to making healthy food accessible to all in a way that’s better for everyone, from ...
Regenerative Brand Roundup: How Regenerative Agriculture Supports a Better Food Future
While it is possible for individuals to make change, it’s a whole lot easier when people band together. When it comes to something as impactful as changing our long-standing food systems, more and more forward-thinking brands know that regenerative agriculture is our best bet for a sustainable food future — and by forming organizations like ...
Agriculture That Heals: Regenerative Farming Around The World
In Tolima, located in the Andean region of Colombia, Heather Terry picks up a handful of dirt — teeming with worms and so dark it’s almost black. Nearly 8,000 miles away, in Kenya, she gathers another pile of earth; this one a warm red.
Climate Change Glossary: From Alternative Energy to Zero Waste
Thinking about climate change may make you feel like you have the weight of the world on your shoulders — quite literally. That’s why this Earth Month, we’re encouraging you to be Planet Positive: to commit to making those small, meaningful changes that add up over time, especially when everyone gets involved. One of the ...
Thrive Market Organic Loose Leaf Teas Support Female-Owned Farms in the Himalayas
There’s a science to relaxing with a cup of tea. All teas contain L-Theanine, a rare amino-acid that is correlated with the production of alpha waves, which our minds make when we are most relaxed. And unlike brewing tea from a tea bag, preparing loose leaf tea is even more blissfully methodical. The ritual forces ...
These Regenerative Organic Chocolate Bars Are An Indulgence You Can Feel Good About
Jeremiah McElwee is most definitely a Cool Dad. But he’s also got high standards when it comes to food—a product of his decades-long career in the natural grocery industry. So when his kids reached for conventional candy bars at the gas station during a recent family car trip, he had to put his foot down.
To Foy’s Moose and Yon Haile, CBD’s Benefits Extend Beyond the Body
From pain relief to stress management, by now, you likely know all about the purported benefits of CBD. The naturally occurring cannabidiol created a multi-billion dollar industry, found in everything from lattes to bath bombs. But despite the seemingly overnight explosion of the CBD industry—which took a long-illegal substance and turned it into a wellness ...
A Morning at Home with Canyon Coffee’s Newest Ethiopian Coffee
For some people, coffee is something of a necessity, simply as a means to a caffeinated end; for others, it’s almost scientific, filled with complex machinery and heady vocabulary that often excludes the more casual home brewer. Ally Walsh and Casey Wojtalewicz, the founders of Canyon Coffee, look at coffee in a different way—and from ...
Farmer Cee of Green Heffa Farms Grows Organic Hemp with Heart & Soul
If you visit Clarenda Stanley, AKA Farmer Cee, at her farm in Liberty, North Carolina, you might hear the soulful sounds of Erykah Badu or Bill Withers drifting across the field. Or, you might hear something a little more…spirited. Stanley plays music for her plants, and like any skilled farmer, she knows exactly what they ...
Organic vs. Non-Organic: What’s the Difference?
Ask three people why they bought organic groceries, and you’re likely to get three different answers. One person might want to shrink their carbon footprint, while another insists that organic baby food offers the best nutrition for little ones. The perceived benefits of organic food are pretty much endless, making it harder to separate what’s ...
How GoodSam’s Regenerative Cacao Supports Community in Colombia
Chocolate—much like the occasional glass of red wine—is one of those foods whose health benefits almost seem too good to be true. But while chocolate’s heart-healthy flavanols and antioxidant properties are backed up by science, its sourcing is where things can get problematic. At its origins, chocolate comes from the seeds of the cacao tree, ...
Simple, Impactful Ways to Celebrate Earth Day
With more time at home than ever before over the past year, maybe you planted a garden for the very first time. Maybe you made your groceries last a bit longer than you’re used to, experimenting with ingredients and stretching your grocery budget in fun, new ways. Maybe you took the time to look inward ...
Empower Farmers & Preserve the Planet with Your Morning Coffee
From precise, temperature-regulated pour-over systems to superfood mix-ins like collagen and adaptogens, your morning coffee ritual is personal—and you probably put a lot of care and effort into making that daily cup just the way you like it.